BP
Beauty P

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2026

04 Apr 2026, 16:31

Gross Negligence & Dishonesty: Ref ***9 – Betway SA Withholding Funds

I am writing this as a final attempt to resolve a matter that has moved beyond poor service into outright negligence. My reference number is ***9. Despite being a high-volume client, I have been treated with total disregard. I have been in direct correspondence with Juandre (Floor Manager) and Brendan (Account Manager), both of whom have failed to deliver on their word. I was promised by Juandre that an account manager would contact me shortly after 22:00 last night when their shift starts; I stayed up until 02:00 waiting for the call back, and 14 hours later, I have still heard nothing. The facts of the matter:

Documents: Full bank statements and other confirmation documentation were sent on Monday the 31st of March 2026. Betway confirmed receipt of these documents on the 2nd of April 2026 while proof of deposits were recieved 3 days ago. Contradictions: Despite the confirmation, support staff asked me again this morning if I had sent them statements. There is a complete lack of internal communication. The Delay: I am being told the account is "waiting for authorization" with no timeline, while a substantial amount of my money is being withheld. Unacceptable Conduct: When I called this morning, I was met with extreme disregard and told "no one is here to help you today" and that I simply have to be patient. This is not just a technical glitch; this is a deliberate lack of urgency that is impacting my personal finances and my Easter weekend. Betway is quick to accept large deposits but seems incapable of providing professional services or releasing funds when requested. I demand: Immediate authorization of my account/funds today. A direct explanation from Juandre as to why I was misled regarding the 22:00 callback causing me to wait up for a call that would never come. Immediate confirmation that my bank statements (which you already have) have been processed. If this is not resolved today, I will be escalating this matter directly to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and providing all records of my correspondence and the recorded calls.

0
Replies (3)
Betway - South Africa
Betway - South Africa's reply07 Apr 2026, 08:36
Official
Hi Beauty,  
 
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the time you took to raise this matter.   
 
At Betway, we appreciate hearing about the great, the good, and the not so good, and how we can proceed to give all our valued and the best service and betting platform.   
  
May we kindly ask that you allow us time to investigate this matter for you, and once we receive feedback, one of our Care team members will follow up with you soon to address your concerns. 
   
And as always, please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you need any assistance: https://www.betway.co.za/contactpage 
 
Regards,  
Betway Team  
BP
Beauty P's update07 Apr 2026, 09:15
Reviewer Update
FORMAL NOTICE: SYSTEMIC DECEPTION & BREACH OF FICA COMPLIANCE (***)

Your "generic apology" is rejected. This is no longer a "delay"—it is a deliberate withholding of substantial funds.
Since Tuesday, March 31st, I have comp**** with every document request. You have confirmed receipt of my bank statements multiple times, yet your team continues to re-request them to stall for time.
I am placing the following on record for the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB):
Management Failure: Juandre, Brendan, and now Evan have all made specific promises of contact (including Friday and Sunday nights) which were never kept. I have been kept awake until 02:00 AM on multiple occasions based on these lies.
Document Harassment: Re-requesting documents that are already on your system is a violation of fair consumer practice.
Financial Prejudice: You are withholding a substantial amount of my money without a valid legal or regulatory reason, as all verification has been provided.
This is my Final Notice:
I am giving Betway until 14:00 today (Tuesday, April 7th) to authorize this account and release my funds.
If my balance is not cleared by then, I will immediately:
File a formal dispute with the WCGRB (***).
Contact the National Consumer Commission (NCC) regarding your bait-and-switch tactics with high-value depositors.
Post a full transcript of these broken promises across all social media platforms to warn other players.
Stop "investigating" and start paying. You have the documents. You have the reference number. Final deadline: 14:00.
Betway - South Africa
Betway - South Africa's reply07 Apr 2026, 15:40
Official
Hi Beauty, 
 
Thank you for your patience while we reviewed your account. 
 
We’re pleased to inform you that your account has now been successfully unlocked, and the review process has been concluded. You may resume using our platform as normal. 
 
To help avoid similar issues in the future, we kindly recommend fami****izing yourself with our Terms and Conditions, which outline important guidelines around account usage, security, and fair play. You can view them here: https://www.betway.co.za/terms-and-conditions 
 
Should you have any questions or need further assistance, our Customer Support team is always available to help via https://www.betway.co.za/contactpage. 
 
Thank you for choosing Betway, and we look forward to continuing to serve you. 
 
Regards, 
Betway Team